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- [dih-lin-ee-eyt]
- /dɪˈlɪn iˌeɪt/
- /dɪˈlɪn.i.eɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-lin-ee-eyt]
- /dɪˈlɪn iˌeɪt/
Definitions of delineating word
- verb with object delineating to trace the outline of; sketch or trace in outline; represent pictorially: He delineated the state of Texas on the map with a red pencil. 1
- verb with object delineating to portray in words; describe or outline with precision: In her speech she delineated the city plan with great care. 1
- noun delineating Present participle of delineate. 1
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Origin of delineating
First appearance:
before 1550 One of the 31% oldest English words
1550-60; < Latin dēlīneātus, equivalent to dē- de- + līneātus lineate
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Parts of speech for Delineating
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
delineating popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
delineating usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for delineating
noun delineating
- outlining — the line by which a figure or object is defined or bounded; contour.
- mapping — function
- diagramming — a figure, usually consisting of a line drawing, made to accompany and illustrate a geometrical theorem, mathematical demonstration, etc.
- girdling — a lightweight undergarment, worn especially by women, often partly or entirely of elastic or boned, for supporting and giving a slimmer appearance to the abdomen, hips, and buttocks.
adjective delineating
- representing — to serve to express, designate, stand for, or denote, as a word, symbol, or the like does; symbolize: In this painting the cat represents evil and the bird, good.
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